Dodgers recall infielder Alex Freeland as September roster expansion begins

The Los Angeles Dodgers added infielder Alex Freeland to the major league roster on September 1. Freeland, 25, joins the club from Triple-A Oklahoma City, marking his third stint in the majors this season. In 72 games with the Dodgers earlier this year, he recorded a.231/.309/.313 slash line with three home runs and 19 RBI. The team intends to use his defensive flexibility across second base, third base, and shortstop during the final month of the regular season. This roster expansion comes as the Dodgers attempt to regain momentum following a 13-14 performance in August. Despite the recent slump, the club maintains a 9.5-game lead over the San Diego Padres in the National League West. The Dodgers are preparing for postseason play, relying on increased bench depth to navigate potential injuries and workload management through the remainder of the schedule.

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